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The American Legion Graham D. Luhn Post 39 provides an annual scholastic excel award to the top boy and top girl of each eighth-grade class. This year’s recipients are Ben Bachmayer and Callie Kloppe. Photo by Jason Hennington
E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 7, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is emailed to subscribers and available at www. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil and Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Patschke congratulate five of the six paraprofessionals elevating their careers to teaching positions for next school year. At the event were (from left), Patschke, Eliza Ackerman, Kylie Oglesby, Robyn Fernandez,...
Six elevate careers in Taylor ISD
Taylor Independent School District held a signing ceremony to congratulate six paraprofessionals on elevating their careers from paraprofessional roles to full-time teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Trevor Wuensche accepts the Denisse Wuensche Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Photos by Ryan Newsom
Taylor seniors receive over $145K in local scholarships
The Taylor community awarded 68 scholarships, totaling over $145,000, to Taylor High School seniors during the 2023 scholarship awards ceremony. While the number of scholarships has increased over the years, several have been in existence for a long time. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Photo by Tim Crow
STUDENTS EXCEL IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
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Taylor High School’s Academic Decathlon team returned from regional, state and national competitions this year with a large number of medals, scholarship money and a national ranking. Coach Vicki Rowe is shown with team scholars Zane Talavera, Kenny Calvo, Jaden Rush, Lluvia Allen-Correa,...
Taylor ACDEC reflects on national ranking
The Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team finished the school year ranked third in Texas and third in the United States. Long known for their high achievements, the current team and their coach, Vicki Rowe, recently took a moment to reflect on their national ranking, and the long-standing tradition of success that continues today. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Hunter Crump (far right), showing the smile he was known for, poses for a photo at his graduation from Taylor High School in 2022. Photo by Tim Crow
GONE TOO SOON
Hunter Crump’s mom speaks out on the anniversary of son’s fentanyl poisoning COUPLAND — Last Sunday, a group gathered at the Crump family’s 7-acre property for a balloon release to celebrate what should have been Hunter Crump’s 19th birthday. “Happy birthday, baby boy,” said his mother Kimberly Crump, as her bouquet of purple and turquoise balloons floated heavenward. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Common places where mosquitos can find enough water for breeding. Source: www.rileycountyks.gov
West Nile Virus found in Wilco
GEORGETOWN – A mosquito in Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a notification sent out by Williamson County Agricultural Extension Agent Gary Pasturneck. As of June 3, only Williamson County and Tarrant County have found infected mosquitoes, with Tarrant County having trapped 13. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Council OKs compensation committee
Council OKs compensation committee
The Taylor City Council is one step closer to getting a highly-contested pay raise – or not. At the June 8 meeting, councilmen approved a fivemember committee to explore the compensation issue, compare what other similar cities do and make a recommendation. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Taylor Pride board members Denise Rodgers, Patrick Taylor, Ben Morgan and Trisha Lewis surround Mayor Brandt Rydell (middle) as he reads the Pride Day proclamation. Photo by Edie Zuvanich
City proclaims June 24 Pride Day in Taylor
All seats were filled for the June 8 Taylor City Council meeting as Mayor Brandt Rydell, wearing a Taylor Pride T-shirt, read a proclamation affirming June 24, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Day in Taylor. 06/09/2023 11:49 PM
Earlier this year, Fred Kerley attended a ceremony unveiling a mural on the water tower on Main Street in Taylor. After the event, Kerley got back to work preparing for upcoming races. Photo by Jason Hennington
Kerley dominates the 100-meter at Florence Diamond League
06/07/2023 03:10 PM
Taylor varsity baseball junior Devin Valdez (center) talks to his teammates following the Ducks’ 7-2 victory at home vs. Navarro. 
All-District awards aplenty for historic Ducks baseball team
06/07/2023 03:04 PM
Water Collection and Storage Class
Water Collection and Storage Class
Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., learn about water collection and storage from Mike Dudley at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett. The Davilla Community Center classes have included beekeeping, home canning, genealogy, soap making and cheese making and long-term butter storage. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Daddy and Daughter Dance
Daddy and Daughter Dance
Friday, June 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., father figures of all kinds and daughters are welcome to dance together at Hutto Elementary School, 100 Mager Lane. The Hutto Parks and Recreation will host the event. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Anastasia The Musical
Anastasia The Musical
On Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 7 p.m., run wild with imagination and attend Anastasia, The Musical at Concordia High School, 1201 S. Heatherwilde Blvd., Pflugerville. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
Czech Heritage Society Meeting
Czech Heritage Society Meeting
On Tuesday, June 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at Springhill Catfish Restaurant to present an award, 2505 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 06/07/2023 07:11 AM
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